Book 36, 2019
Apr. 12th, 2019 07:00 pm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Thursday nights are for finishing books, and last night I finished reading Not a Creature was Purring by Krista Davis. It's the fifth installment in the "Paws and Claws" mystery series, featuring Holly Miller, who owns and runs the Sugar Maple Inn.
Holly's German grandma, whom she calls Oma, has arranged for a Christkindl market in Wagtail, much to the delight of residents and tourists alike. Holly's joy in the season is diminished when her friend and old flame, Holmes, returns to town with his fiancee in tow. Despite her broken heart, Holly is determined that Holmes be happy, even if it's with Norma Jean. Her personal life takes a back seat, however, when her dog, Trixie, discovers the body of the wealthy patriarch of Norma Jean's family. With a murderer on the loose, Holly is kept busy trying to make sure the holidays are merry for guests and family alike. If only Norma Jean wasn't so wrong for Holmes...
There was a lot going on in this book. Not only was there the drama of the murder, but Holly was running the inn, working at the market, and spending her evenings playing Christmas elf in an effort to bring cheer to the less fortunate residents of Wagtail. Her grandmother, along with Holmes' grandmother, have not given up on making a match between her and Holmes, and her aunt, Birdie, is acting more odd and obnoxious than usual. Characters were done well, including the annoying ones, as well as the pets.
Favorite lines:
♦ He reminded me of the young Harry Potter, with round wire-rimmed glasses and a shock of dark hair that fell over his forehead.
♦ "Quarreling is how all the best families spend Christmas."
Fun, fast-paced, and enjoyable--five star rating!